'Halloween Spooktacular' on ABC's 'The Chew' with first group appearance from 'The View' hosts

It's
a "Halloween Spooktacular" when the hosts of "The Chew"
(weekdays, noon, ABC) unveil their 2012 costumes, share recipes and
their favorite tricks, treats and Halloween sweets, Wednesday,
Oct. 31.

Hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall,
Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz welcome five special trick-or-treaters
Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and
Sherri Shepherd, the hosts of ABC's "The View," who make their
first group appearance on the show as they chew the fat and reminisce
about Halloween celebrations past and present.

"The
Chew" kicks off its month-long Thanksgiving celebration from turkey
preparation to stuffing, desserts and sides on Thursday, Nov. 1. The
hosts share their favorite recipes, dining etiquette and entertaining
tips for the perfect Thanksgiving Day.

Tuesday,
Oct. 30 - Spooky cocktails; devilish desserts and scary treats
are on the menu as the hosts share some of their favorite
Halloween-inspired dishes.

Wednesday,
Oct. 31 -"The Chew's Halloween Spooktacular"; the
hosts unveil their 2012 costumes; frighteningly delicious treats; the
hosts and audience members partake in a game of "Food Pyramid";
the first group appearance from Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy
Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd ("The View").

Thursday,
Nov, 1 - Chef Richard Blais shares his pre-marathon routine
with correspondent Chef Jamika Pessoa as he prepares to run in the
New York City Marathon; "The Chew's" countdown to Thanksgiving
begins.